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It Really Works
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
by BGR
Citation:   BGR. "It Really Works: An Experience with Amitriptyline (Elavil) (exp14660)". Erowid.org. Jun 3, 2021. erowid.org/exp/14660

 
DOSE:
25 mg oral Pharms - Amitriptyline (daily)
BODY WEIGHT: 210 lb
I was prescribed Elavil by my doc for chronic pain from neuropathy in my feet and legs and it really works. It did take a little getting used to though. The first two doses I took made me blackout. One evening also I took my jeans off to go to bed and I put them in the trash. Ha! Ha! It is okay to laugh, I sure did and so did my roomie. I was told to take it at bedtime and they mean it. The jeans incident I had a few beers before I took it and I think that was the reason for that blackout. I literally now always take it when I first sit on the bed to go to sleep. I seem to be adjusting to it; and other than being a little groggy in the morning it has stopped most of my nerve pain. I also read it is prescribed for sleeplessness, and mild depression. Because of my medical problems, I have trouble sleeping and do get depressed. I have benefitted for all three problems from one little pill. I will eventually take more, but I have to work up to it. Obviously, since it did what it did to me my first doses. I have followed my doc's orders and never take more than I am supposed to. I can see why people want to get high on it, but I think you are asking for trouble if you abuse it. It is pretty powerful even at 25mg.

Exp Year: 2002ExpID: 14660
Gender: Male 
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Jun 3, 2021Views: 1,982
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Pharms - Amitriptyline (165) : Not Applicable (38), Therapeutic Intent or Outcome (49), Depression (15), Medical Use (47), Health Benefits (32), Retrospective / Summary (11), First Times (2)

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